Al Gore didn't create the Internet, BBN did. - Professional Services Consultant RTX BBN Technologies Employee Review

Bolt Beranek and Newman is the original government contractor that created the standards and protocols that the Internet is based on under DARPA contract. It's the home of a huge number of other firsts, and continues to be active in all things Internet related and security related. This firm is truly a leader throughout engineering circles. While the ownership has changed more than once it has been in continuous operation since 1948. Originally formed by a collection of professors from MIT, the environment and culture remains research-heavy but this is also an organization that applies what it knows and performs the work.